PESHAWAR, Dec 16: Governor Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Faisal Karim Kundi, on the 10th anniversary of the Army Public School (APS) massacre, on Monday paid heartfelt tribute to the innocent martyrs who lost their lives in the horrific attack.
\nIn his message, Faisal Karim Kundi expressed, \u201cI pay homage to the innocent martyrs of Army Public School Peshawar. On this day, terrorists, driven by hatred for knowledge and humanity, brutally martyred our children.\u201d
\nHe further emphasized, \u201cThe nation is united in its fight against terrorism and will never forget the sacrifices of our martyrs. The APS tragedy was not only a heartbreaking and painful incident but also a test of the nation\u2019s courage and determination.\u201d<\/p>\n
Reflecting on the lasting impact of the attack, Kundi added, \u201cEven after ten years, the wounds of that tragic day still live in our hearts. A decade ago, it was not only the parents who were wounded but the entire nation\u2019s heart was broken.\u201d
\nThe governor also highlighted the resilience of the mothers of the APS martyrs, saying, \u201cThe people of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and the entire country salute the courage and determination of the mothers of the APS martyrs.\u201d
\nHe further said, \u201cThe Day of APS Martyrs reminds us that education, peace, and development are our ultimate goals. We will continue the mission of our martyrs and ensure a future where our children are free to learn without fear.\u201d
\nIn closing, Faisal Karim Kundi reaffirmed, \u201cWe pledge to continue the fight against terrorism and make Pakistan a land of peace and progress.\u201d<\/p>\n
It is worth mentioning here that more than 150 students, teachers, and staff were killed in the attack.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
PESHAWAR, Dec 16: Governor Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Faisal Karim Kundi, on the 10th anniversary of the Army Public School (APS) massacre, on Monday paid heartfelt tribute to the innocent martyrs who lost their lives in the horrific attack. In his message, Faisal Karim Kundi expressed, \u201cI pay homage to the innocent martyrs of Army Public School […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":449167,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[7],"tags":[],"class_list":{"0":"post-449702","1":"post","2":"type-post","3":"status-publish","4":"format-standard","5":"has-post-thumbnail","7":"category-peshawar"},"yoast_head":"\n